wreckfish

/ˈrɛkfiːʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of deep-water marine fish in the family Polyprionidae, native to the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

“The wreckfish is known for its ability to thrive in deep-sea environments with low oxygen levels.”

Synonyms

  • Polyprion americanus
  • deep-sea fish

Antonyms

  • shallow-water fish
  • surface-dwelling fish